The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed deals with two of its top fighters to give them signature gyms in a chain of fitness clubs planned by the mixed martial artsleague.
UFC President Dana White said Thursday that the gyms will be named for B.J. Penn and Georges St-Pierre, scheduled to fight Saturday in Las Vegas for the UFC welterweighttitle.
White says the fighters will be paid royalties from the gyms whether they are fighting ornot.
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The New York attorney general began sending subpoenas and document requests this month to colleges including Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown and several
campuses as part of an investigation of relationships between the colleges and health insurance companies that cover students.
The investigation by the attorney general,
, appears to be focused on the adequacy of disclosure of policy terms and costs to students. Investigators also appear to be Read the rest of this entry »

All American Fitness, 112 W. 39th St.
50 percent off enrollment fee and $10 off monthly rate; $35/month with year contract; $40 with six-month contract; month-to-month is $50; includes classes.
Anytime Fitness, 3212 E. 10th St.
Avera McKennan Fitness Center, 3400 S. Southeastern Ave.
Bodyworks 24-Hour Fitness, 5035 S. Louise Ave. and location in Tea, Dell Rapids, Hartford and Salem
Individual: $54.95/month for one month; $149.95 for three Read the rest of this entry »

Now through Dec. 14, a case of canned food for the Bellevue Food Pantry will be on its way each time a new member joins Anytime Fitness of Bellevue.
Bring a can of food when you go to join the club, and Anytime Fitness will match that can with a case of food.
Anytime Fitness, 701 Galvin Road S., will provide a $50 discount on enrollment fees to new members. Also, existing members will be offered discounts when they donate food.
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